Politics
Kathy Hochul
Further proof that Kathy Hochul should not run for Chris Collins’ seat
It's too late to enter the Democratic primary.
Andrew Cuomo
Opinion
Democrats should exile Simcha Felder
As state Sen. Simcha Felder holds both parties, and by extension the state’s entire population, hostage to his whims, it’s worth asking why the actual majority party is so powerless – or unwilling – to stop him.
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Campaigns & Elections
Democrats’ special night
The party overperformed in red Assembly districts.
Politics
Campaigns & Elections
The special election that could determine the outcome of the state Senate
Is a Westchester County state Senate swing district going to flip and what would it mean for the balance of power?
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The special election that could determine the outcome of the state Senate
Is a Westchester County state Senate swing district going to flip and what would it mean for the balance of power?
Politics
Andrew Cuomo
Takeaways from the state Senate Democratic unity announcement
Looking like classmates forced by their parents to play together, state Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Independent Conference Leader Jeff Klein joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a press conference on Wednesday to officially announce the reunification of the IDC with the legislative body’s mainline Democrats.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
The WFP’s Bill Lipton on state Senate Democratic reunification
The Working Families Party's New York state political director Bill Lipton said that while he supports reunification and the ascension of Andrea Stewart-Cousins to lead a united Senate Democratic conference, the WFP is sticking with its endorsements of candidates challenging members of the Senate Independent Democratic Conference.
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The WFP’s Bill Lipton on state Senate Democratic reunification
The Working Families Party's New York state political director Bill Lipton said that while he supports reunification and the ascension of Andrea Stewart-Cousins to lead a united Senate Democratic conference, the WFP is sticking with its endorsements of candidates challenging members of the Senate Independent Democratic Conference.
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New York City
Armed school officers could turn the state Senate blue
The fate of state Sen. Simcha Felder's bill arming guards in schools could impact which party he caucuses with.
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Armed school officers could turn the state Senate blue
The fate of state Sen. Simcha Felder's bill arming guards in schools could impact which party he caucuses with.
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Campaigns & Elections
Will loss of Slaughter cost Democrats her seat?
Rep. Louise Slaughter's Rochester-area seat could be competitive.
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Will loss of Slaughter cost Democrats her seat?
Rep. Louise Slaughter's Rochester-area seat could be competitive.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
Want more minorities to vote? Make it easier to register.
If Cuomo does force the issue in the state budget this year, it is important that he and other voting rights supporters recognize that the single most effective mechanism for increasing turnout and making the electorate more diverse and representative is easing registration.
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Want more minorities to vote? Make it easier to register.
If Cuomo does force the issue in the state budget this year, it is important that he and other voting rights supporters recognize that the single most effective mechanism for increasing turnout and making the electorate more diverse and representative is easing registration.
New York State
Personality
5 things to know about Gillibrand’s challenger Chele Chiavacci Farley
The Republican NYC finance chairwoman is a first-time candidate.
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5 things to know about Gillibrand’s challenger Chele Chiavacci Farley
The Republican NYC finance chairwoman is a first-time candidate.
Andrew Cuomo
Personality
'Andrew thinks he already is president of the United States'
John DeFrancisco on Gov. Cuomo, the subways and economic development
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